Last week a judge sentenced Sanchez to one to three years for animal fighting, one year for animal cruelty and one year for criminal possession of a weapon. (Sanchez will serve these sentences concurrently.)

He’s also been slapped with a ban on keeping animals for the duration of his parole. Sanchez waived his right to appeal.

We hope Sanchez’s sentence serves as a reminder to dog fighters that their crimes against innocent animals carry serious consequences.

Why even bother of assigning a sentence of one year for each of the 2 additional charges if they are being served concurrently. He is guilty of the additional charges, therefore he should serve time on those charges seperately, NOT CONCURRENTLY. At least he was convicted & sentenced, however, NOT nearly a long enough sentence. He should have a sentence of 5 years alone on the dog fighting charge.

I'm elated that justice has a face and name...I'm looking forward for more to be caught, I'm for the rights of animals and I have no problem doing what is right for the cause of animals, I'm a voice for the voiceless!

I also think that a person is convicted of such a horendous crime like dog fighting, they should be banned for life from having any animals, and monitored to make sure they don't. We also need to fight for tougher laws and longer sentences for these despicable people who use animals in this way. Write letters, speak up!

I am happy to see that he was found quilty and sentanced for both the animal cruelty as the dog fighting and not just the weapons charge. However, like all of us I believe it is just not enough. We are, however, being heard now. There was a time when they just would have received a slap on the wrist.